In many of the world’s leading danger zones -- Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia -- the kidnapping of North American executives for ransom has long been a growth industry. Today, as the age of corporate globalization collides with international terrorism, U.S. companies are expanding their risks as rapidly as they broaden their reach.
Unfortunately, while North American executives and their families are popular kidnapping targets, U.S. business has been slow to manage kidnap and ransom risks effectively. What’s the best way for employers to prepare for and mitigate losses associated with kidnappings? The international risk management experts at Parker, Smith & Feek, Inc, an Assurex Global Partner and the area’s leading commercial insurance brokerage, recommends any employer sending employees into high-risk countries purchase kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance coverage.
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